On Tuesday (06\/25), FTUI held a public lecture discussing the creation of sustainable and climate-resilient cities. The lecture featured two topics presented by two speakers: “Cooling the Urban Environment: Strategies to Alleviate Heat Wave-Induced Thermal Discomfort in Buildings” by Prof. Veronica Soebarto and “Designing Climate Adaptive Cities: Understanding the Role of Green Infrastructure and Landscape Design” by Dr. Scott Hawken.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis public lecture is part of FTUI\u2019s mobility program, which allows FTUI to invite international lecturers to share their knowledge here annually. I hope today\u2019s lecture runs smoothly and broadens the participants’ perspectives,\u201d said Dr. Ing. Ova Candra Dewi, S.T., M.Sc., Head of the Multidisciplinary Master\u2019s Program in Urban and Regional Planning at FTUI, while opening the event.<\/p>\n
Climate change has become a major issue affecting all corners of the globe. According to the BBC, heat waves are the world’s first silent killer. A heat wave is a condition where temperatures rise for three days or more. In the United States, about 60,000 people are hospitalized due to heat waves. Heat waves not only affect health but also have adverse impacts on buildings.<\/p>\n
Prof. Veronica explained, \u201cThere are several things we can do to avoid the negative impacts of heat waves, including not cutting down trees indiscriminately, planting trees, using natural grass, creating green roofs, and green surfaces.\u201d<\/p>\n
The next speaker, Dr. Hawken, explained, \u201cCarbon-neutral cities require good governance, funding for the transition, good urban form and structure, and integration. Additionally, supportive communities and networks are also essential to support this.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to thank Prof. Veronica and Dr. Hawken for sharing their knowledge at FTUI. I hope this public lecture increases our awareness to create sustainable and climate-resilient buildings,\u201d said Prof. Dr. Ir. Heri Hermansyah, S.T., M.Eng., IPU, Dean of FTUI.<\/p>\n
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